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Lights out for 75-watt bulbs

Jan. 1: New regulations pull the plug on the 75-watt incandescent light bulbs. NBC's Kurt Gregory reports. New regulations pull the plug on the 75-watt incandescent light bulbs. NBC's Kurt Gregory reports. (NBC News)

Don't mess with Texas light bulbs

July 13: The upcoming ban on traditional incandescent bulbs is firing up the spirits of some Texans, who are supporting a state law that would allow them to continue using their bulbs of choice. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports from Fort Worth, Texas.  (Nightly News)The upcoming ban on traditional incandescent bulbs is firing up the spirits of some Texans, who are supporting a state law that would allow them to continue using their bulbs of choice. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports from Fort Worth, Texas. (Nightly News)

Who knew LED light bulbs can shine for 25 years?

April 20: TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, along with conservationist Kate Sinding, test viewers' knowledge about saving planet Earth. TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, along with conservationist Kate Sinding, test viewers' knowledge about saving planet Earth. (TODAY)

Politicians flip the switch on cfl light bulbs

Feb. 21: A government-mandated transition to energy-efficient light bulbs has become political football as some members of congress seek to repeal the change. NBC's Anne Thompson reports.  (Nightly News)A government-mandated transition to energy-efficient light bulbs has become political football as some members of congress seek to repeal the change. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)

IKEA says lights out for incandescent bulbs

Jan. 4: The big-box retailer Ikea is speeding up the transition to energy-saving bulbs. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)The big-box retailer Ikea is speeding up the transition to energy-saving bulbs. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

Lights out for U.S. lamp plant of incandescent bulbs

Sept. 23: It's the end of the line for the iconic light bulb invented by Thomas Edison almost 140 years ago as consumers increasingly choose more energy-efficient lighting. NBC's Mike Taibbi reports.  (Nightly News)It's the end of the line for the iconic light bulb invented by Thomas Edison almost 140 years ago as consumers increasingly choose more energy-efficient lighting. NBC's Mike Taibbi reports. (Nightly News)

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